(submitted by Patricia McLean)
William McLean (1799–1841) of Cummertrees, Scotland married Rachel Bell (1799–1873), of Cummertrees as well. Rachel moved to Canada with her four surviving children. Her children included sons George (1839-1872) and William and daughters Mary (Mary’s husband James Hamilton and their son, William) and Margaret, who married Thaddeus Davis while en route to Canada.
Rachel and her two sons settled on Lot 22, Con. 4 SER. The Hamiltons settled across the road on Lot 21, Con. 5 SER.
There is no mention of Rachel’s son William after 1852. Son George married Martha Jane Atchison (1845–1884). They lived with Rachel and had four sons: William, Andrew, Benjamin, and George Jr.
William (1862–) married Helen Kerr. A son, Loftus, was born to them in 1892. Loftus married Annie McLean and settled across the road from his parents on Lot 23, Con. 5 SER.
Andrew (1866–) sold his share of the farm to his brother George in 1892 and no further mention is made of him.
Their third son was Benjamin (1870–1885).
George (1870–) married Minnie Doan. Their daughter Iva (1896–1978) married Orville Edwards (1845–1980).
George McLean Sr. was a volunteer in the Lambton Militia from 1866–1870. For his service, he was granted land in New Liskeard by Queen Victoria. This land was reported to be poor farming land so the family never claimed it.
Rachel, George Sr., Martha and Benjamin are buried in the Watford Pioneer Cemetery.
Chapter 24 of 25 - McLean Family
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